Cambodia weather averages

Check Cambodia weather averages before you book your next holiday in 2018/2019. Today's maximum temperature in Cambodia is expected to be 34°C, while the average maximum temperature in December is 30°C. The holiday weather guide shown above is for Phnom Penh.

The weather for Cambodia, represented by Phnom Penh, shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by MeteoBlue. Find out more about our data sources.

Cambodia weather averages: best month

Cambodia weather overview

Cambodia lies within the tropics and has a monsoon climate with rains arriving in May and lasting until October. Rainfall is heaviest in the south western hills and on the slopes surrounding the Gulf of Thailand. The rainy season brings cloudy days, hot and humid conditions and the risk of heat exhaustion. From December to April, the weather is largely hot and sunny although temperatures can fall quite low in the northern hills.

What to pack for Cambodia weather

Take light clothes, whatever the time of year, supplemented by warmer wear if you are travelling north in the winter and waterproofs for the rains.

Tropical cyclone risk: Cambodia typhoon season

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The Cambodia tropical cyclone risk chart above shows the typhoon season for Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The chart was processed from data supplied by the US Meteorological Agency (NOAA). Find out more about our data sources.